Viking Undercounter Wine Cellar Code LA: low-temperature alarm after 30 minutes

What LA means

On Viking 3 and 5 Series undercounter wine cellars and beverage centers with the electronic controller, such as the VWCI5240G, VWCI5150G, FWCI1240G and VBCI5240G, a flashing LA means the compartment stayed below the low-temperature alarm preset for more than 30 minutes. The inside is colder than intended, which is the opposite of HA. For a wine cellar that can chill bottles beyond the set range, and for a beverage center it can freeze drinks. The alarm clears when the temperature recovers.

Common causes of LA

A temperature setting that is too cold
Bottles or drinks pressed against the cold air outlet
A temperature sensor or controller that reads wrong
A cooling system that keeps running past the setting

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Raise the temperature setting a few degrees. 2. Move bottles and drinks away from vents and the back wall. 3. Wait several hours and see whether LA clears. 4. Check for frozen drinks and remove them. 5. If LA returns after adjusting, call us.

! Why to stop there

A setting or loading change often solves it
A cooling system that overshoots needs testing
Frozen drinks can burst

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Wine & Beverage codes

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LALA questions

What does LA stand for?

LA is the low-temperature alarm. The cellar was colder than the alarm setting for over 30 minutes, so it is warning that the inside is too cold.

Why would it get too cold?

A setting that is too low, items blocking the airflow, or a sensor that reads wrong can all cause it. Raise the setting a few degrees first and clear the vents.

How long should I wait?

Several hours after you change the setting. If LA returns, the controller or sensor may have failed, and we can test both with a written price first.